Houston housing market continues its rise

One of several teardown homes for sale or already sold on Maple Street in Bellaire, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 2012, in Houston. For builders and homeowners hoping new construction will boost their own net worth, it's a sign of prosperity. But it can also raise concerns about the coming changes in a neighborhood's character. As the housing market continues to strengthen, we look at whether the anecdotal evidence - that the number of teardowns is increasing - holds up.

One of several teardown homes for sale or already sold on Maple...

Houston's housing market roared back in 2012 as job growth and ultra-low mortgage rates brought buyers out of hibernation in a big way.

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